Parenting

One Day

April 8, 2010

One day you’ll look back and think, “Where did the time go?” Was it worth it? Did I spend enough time with my babies? Do they know how much I love them? Did I teach them the truly important things? There’s still time…our babes are waiting to be filled. You have a chance today to [...]

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Model Behavior

March 30, 2010

The best way to teach your children good behavior is to model it yourself. They’ll learn how to resolve conflict peaceably as they see you resolve conflict peaceably. They’ll learn to respect authority as they watch you. They’ll treat others with respect as they come to see you treat others with respect. And remember, kids [...]

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Don’t Rush, Take it Slow

March 4, 2010

I’ve shared before how my automatic speed is fast-forward. That’s just how I operate. I’m always trying to get the most done in the quickest amount of time. The problem? It’s the best way to miss opportunities. Having our Montessori home forces me to slow down. It works as a reminder that the goal is [...]

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